Savory, Lemon
Satureja citriodora
Description: Lemon Savory is a fragrant, perennial herb known for its glossy green leaves, delicate white to pale lavender flowers, and refreshing citrusy aroma. With a bright, lemony twist on traditional savory, this flavorful herb is perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood, vegetables, and teas. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: The nectar-rich flowers of Lemon Savory attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health, Lemon Savory has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Its leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used fresh or dried in culinary and medicinal preparations.
Native Status: Native to Africa, Lemon Savory thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period, Lemon Savory provides a steady nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Lemon Savory thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Cut back after flowering to promote new foliage.
Grow Lemon Savory for its zesty citrus flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an aromatic, easy-to-grow herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Satureja citriodora
Description: Lemon Savory is a fragrant, perennial herb known for its glossy green leaves, delicate white to pale lavender flowers, and refreshing citrusy aroma. With a bright, lemony twist on traditional savory, this flavorful herb is perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood, vegetables, and teas. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: The nectar-rich flowers of Lemon Savory attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health, Lemon Savory has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Its leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used fresh or dried in culinary and medicinal preparations.
Native Status: Native to Africa, Lemon Savory thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period, Lemon Savory provides a steady nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Lemon Savory thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Cut back after flowering to promote new foliage.
Grow Lemon Savory for its zesty citrus flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an aromatic, easy-to-grow herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Satureja citriodora
Description: Lemon Savory is a fragrant, perennial herb known for its glossy green leaves, delicate white to pale lavender flowers, and refreshing citrusy aroma. With a bright, lemony twist on traditional savory, this flavorful herb is perfect for seasoning poultry, seafood, vegetables, and teas. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: The nectar-rich flowers of Lemon Savory attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and respiratory health, Lemon Savory has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Its leaves can be brewed into teas, infused into oils, or used fresh or dried in culinary and medicinal preparations.
Native Status: Native to Africa, Lemon Savory thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period, Lemon Savory provides a steady nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Lemon Savory thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Cut back after flowering to promote new foliage.
Grow Lemon Savory for its zesty citrus flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an aromatic, easy-to-grow herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots